The United States and the Legacy of the Vietnam War

Global Conflict and Security since 1945

by Jon Roper (Editor), Saki Dockrill (Editor)

Vietnam precipitated a crisis in national self-confidence and a breakdown in political consensus out of which new ideological perspectives emerged. This book offers fresh perspectives on a defining event in 'the American Century', examining its historical and political significance and also its continuing cultural relevance.

204 pages, Hardcover

First published October 17, 2007